PL Radio - The Phillips Lytle Podcast

Retail leases often contain specific provisions that restrict how the Tenant and Landlord can use their respective spaces - namely, exclusive use provisions and radius restrictions. This episode explores some of the key considerations both parties need to think about when negotiating exclusives, and provides tips on how to strike the balance between getting the deal done now and protecting yourself in the future. Phillips Lytle attorney Joe Heins also dives into the world of radius restrictions, offering background and insights as to how they can not only benefit a tenant, but a landlord as well.

 

The business of commercial real estate is complex and ever-evolving, and the CRE legal industry is no different. Phillips Lytle Special Counsel Joe Heins brings his legal and business expertise to this informative podcast series breaking down the many legal issues that impact the world of commercial real estate. Whether you're a developer looking to structure your next project, a landlord navigating a complicated lease agreement or a business owner who needs to better understand the legal process to close your next deal, the CRE Legal Minute podcast will be your go-to resource for key insights into the world of commercial real estate with an eye on getting deals done. 

President Trump signed several Executive Orders focused on immigration during his first week in office. The implications and impact these orders will have on immigration are far-reaching and the latest episode of our immigration podcast series addresses some of the most notable aspects of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump. 

With remote work a common practice across multiple industries, employers have had to adapt to the challenges presented by moving a portion, and in some cases all, of a workforce to a remote setting. Filling roles through immigration is one key change employers must adapt to as remote positions and established definitions for work-related visas don't always align. Phillips Lytle Partners Danielle Rizzo and Zabrina Reich discuss how business immigration cases have changed in this evolving environment and the considerations businesses must take into account to bring candidates to their organizations.  

Breaking up a business can be a messy process if a business and the business owners are not prepared. In this episode of PL Radio, Phillips Lytle Partner John Schmidt Jr. is joined by Bart McGloin, CPA, CFE and Partner at Dopkins & Company LLC for a discussion on the important aspects of business divorce an owner must be prepared for. John and Bart share their experience from years of working business divorce cases together, offering valuable insights on several topics that often arise through the process of a business divorce or dissolution. 

The 2024 election was hotly contested, with immigration as one of the key focal points of the race. Now that we know the results, questions have arisen about how immigration will change under the new administration and what those changes might look like. Phillips Lytle Partner and Immigration Practice Team Leader Zabrina Reich is joined by Partner Danielle Rizzo to discuss some of the key aspects of business immigration that may be affected under a new administration and what clients will need to be aware of in advance of those potential changes. 

Phillips Lytle Partner and Litigation Practice Team co-Leader John G. Schmidt Jr. is joined by Patricia A. Hensley, Chief Operating Officer of Peter M. Vito and Associates, Inc., for a discussion on the benefits a private investigator can offer to a business litigation case. This episode covers the instances when a private investigator would be brought into a business dispute and the ways they can be most effective in helping to shape a case. John and Trish explore the misconceptions of private investigators, examples of prior cases and several other topics related to the relationship between an attorney and a private investigator. 

Kevin Lanahan, VP, External Affairs & Corporate Communications for New York Independent System Operator, joins Phillips Lytle's David Flynn and Dennis Elsenbeck for a conversation about the ways New York's electric grid will change as the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act takes shape across the State. They explore the potential issues that may arise as more renewable sources are adopted across the state and the solutions available to adapt to these challenges as they arise.